Kabob Bros – modern and classic Pakistani in Midvale
Allow me if you will, a few moments on my soapbox before we dig in. Good grief, not again – I hear you in the… Read More »Kabob Bros – modern and classic Pakistani in Midvale
Stuart Melling
Hi, I'm Stuart, nice to meet you! I'm the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC. I'm a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City dining scene for the better part of seventeen years. I've worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV. Pause those credits, yep, that's me! I'm also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune. I'm largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don't understand. What they're saying about me: "Not inaccurate", "I thought he was older", "I don’t share his feelings". Want to know more? This is why I am the way I am.
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Caputo’s celebrates ten years of fine chocolate events this December
Do you remember what you were doing right now, say nine or ten years ago? I do. Given this website’s Tardis like capabilities there’s an… Read More »Caputo’s celebrates ten years of fine chocolate events this December
New restaurant openings continue to surge
How many days elapsed since our last mega-recap of new restaurants? Fourteen. How many additional business openings to land on our desk since then? More.… Read More »New restaurant openings continue to surge
Restaurant liquor licenses starting to feel the pressure
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of all things perfectly potable. While ordinarily I’d start with a raised eyebrow and nod to the state’s bar… Read More »Restaurant liquor licenses starting to feel the pressure
What’s on the dining event calendar this week
Bewilder Brewing dinner and tour If you’ve managed to survive this Monday’s windstorm with fence and roof intact – relax at this food and beer… Read More »What’s on the dining event calendar this week
Utah fund offers up million dollar restaurant prize
Ever fancied yourself a would be Danny Meyer, a food tycoon extraordinaire in the making? Maybe you’ve got the details to the next big thing… Read More »Utah fund offers up million dollar restaurant prize
Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2021
Turkey day is right around the corner folks, and this year, well I think this year is gonna be a busy one. Expect tables to… Read More »Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2021
More than 25 new Utah restaurants to keep an eye on
The time is once again upon us my hungry friend. That’s right, it’s our routine recap of everything new and noteworthy. O.k. I know the… Read More »More than 25 new Utah restaurants to keep an eye on
Outlook remains bleak for restaurant staffing
I don’t mean to depress anyone, really I don’t. Those expecting this one to magically clear up overnight though, the writing on the wall really… Read More »Outlook remains bleak for restaurant staffing
The best turkey you’ve ever tasted – get one now
Update October 15th: Well. I did warn you to move fast. Beltex confirmed with us today that they moved their entire Thanksgiving turkey order in… Read More »The best turkey you’ve ever tasted – get one now
Brewery boom marked this weekend with fun foodie event
It was a footnote in the week’s local news for many, after all, how much attention do you pay to local municipal code refinements? Garnering… Read More »Brewery boom marked this weekend with fun foodie event
What’s next on the SLC foodie event calendar
Log Haven gets spooky “Haunted Haven” is back at this fine dining restaurant in Millcreek Canyon. Take the scenic drive up and on October 29th,… Read More »What’s next on the SLC foodie event calendar
The food that fed me – the formative years
For those expecting the latest food scene scoop, keep walking, I’ll be back with that in the next post. Instead this will be a navel… Read More »The food that fed me – the formative years
Fourteen bars battle for just three licenses at DABC meeting
Lets cut to the chase and dive right into the section of this month’s DABC meeting that everyone wants know about – bar licenses. Continuing… Read More »Fourteen bars battle for just three licenses at DABC meeting
Utah restaurants still plagued by staff shortages
Following on from our August deep dive into the challenges facing the hospitality industry, little seems to be have changed for the beset sector. Indeeed… Read More »Utah restaurants still plagued by staff shortages
Z’s – the best hot sauces in Utah
Let me clear some space in the room before we proceed. If the merest suggestion of Tabasco has you wincing, this one isn’t for you.… Read More »Z’s – the best hot sauces in Utah
The latest restaurant openings along the Wasatch
Cajun Boil Laissez les bons temps rouler – as the doors on this new seafood boil business in downtown SLC are now open. The menu… Read More »The latest restaurant openings along the Wasatch
Italian food and fun set to hit downtown SLC
Clear your calendar for the upcoming weekend, you’re going to need some free time to work your way through this one. More than a dozen… Read More »Italian food and fun set to hit downtown SLC
Need weekend dining inspiration? Here’s the next bunch of new restaurants
Hot on the heels of our last major new restaurant roundup – here’s another slew of new businesses for your dining delectation. If you’ve missed… Read More »Need weekend dining inspiration? Here’s the next bunch of new restaurants
Oktoberfest in Utah 2021 – what you need to know
Put away those sky miles. Close down that browser with satellite maps of Munich. You ain’t going anywhere this year. If you were dreaming of… Read More »Oktoberfest in Utah 2021 – what you need to know